Objective To observe and compare the functions of two types microencapsulated adult pig pancreatic islets in vivo.Methods The diabetic rats induced by streptozocin were divided into four groups:control group,non-encapsulated islet transplantation group,encapsulated islet with sodium alginate membrane transplantation group and encapsulated islet with agarose membrane transplantation group.All rats received intraperitoneal of islet transplantation.Results There were no significant difference in mean level of the blood glucose before transplantation among four groups.On the 7th day after transplantation,the mean level of the blood glucose in four groups were (22 67?1 15)mmol/L,(18 58?2 66)mmol/L(12 27?1 36)mmol/L and (12 38?2 68) mmol/L,respectively.There were significant difference between two encapsulated islet groups as compared with the other two groups(P

[Summary] The relationship between serum bilirubin and serum C-peptide levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus was investigated. The clinical and laboratory data of 206 healthy subjects and 271 type 2 diabetic patients were collected. The partial correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis showed that serum bilirubin was positively correlated with fasting C-peptide, postprandial C-peptide, and the difference between postprandial C-peptide and fasting C-peptide levels(β=0. 171, 0. 111,0. 052,P<0. 05 or P<0. 01).

Objective To investigate the diagnosis and treatment of HELLP syndrome through analyzing the clinical data of seven patients of HELLP syndrome.Methods We reviewed the study.There were three patients in the absolute HELLP group,four patients in the partial HELLP group.The laboratory data,clinical symptom,delivery method and the outcome of the pregnant women and infants of the two groups were analyzed.Results All the seven patients had clinical presentations of PIH.Total bilirubin(TB) value in absolute HELLP group was significantly higher than that in partial HELLP group(P

Lung cancer is one of the malignant tumors with the highest morbidity and mortality. Epidermal growth factor receptor is expressed in the majority of non-small cell lung cancer tumor cells, making it possible to give these patients more precise and targeted therapies. The mechanisms of abnormal EGFR regulation are closely related to the efficacy of targeted therapy and the occurrence of drug resistance. Therefore, this review will review the expression mechanism of EGFR in NSCLC and the acquired drug resistance of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor after treatment of NSCLC.

Objective:To investigate mechanisms underlying the signal crosstalk of VEGF-IL-6-STAT3 between cutaneous melanoma cells and vascular endothelial cells.Methods:EC-304 vascular endothelial cells were divided into 3 groups: control group cultured in conventional endothelial cell-conditioned medium, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) group cultured in endothelial cell-conditioned medium containing 50 μg/L VEGF 165, A375 co-culture group co-cultured with a melanoma cell line A375. After 24-, 48- and 72-hour treatment, the culture medium was collected, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was performed to detect the level of interleukin-6 (IL-6) . Cultured A375 cells were divided into 4 groups: control group receiving conventional culture in Dulbecco′s modified Eagle′s medium (DMEM) , A375+ EC-304 group co-cultured with EC-304 cells, A375+ EC-304+ IL-6 group co-cultured with EC-304 cells in DMEM containing 50 μg/L IL-6 (an agonist of the signal transducer and activator of transcription-3 [STAT3] pathway) , A375+ EC-304+ JSI-124 group co-cultured with EC-304 cells in DMEM containing 1 μmol/L JSI-124 (a STAT3 pathway inhibitor) . After 24-, 48- and 72-hour treatment, cells were collected, and Western blot analysis, cell counting kit-8 (CCK8) assay and Transwell invasion assay were performed to determine the protein expression of STAT3 and phosphorylated (p) -STAT3, cellular proliferative activity and invasive activity, respectively. Two-way analysis of variance and t test were used for statistical analysis. Results:The level of IL-6 significantly increased in the culture medium of EC-304 cells in the VEGF group and A375 co-culture group compared with the control group ( FVEGF = 29.63, P < 0.001; FA375 = 11.09, P = 0.020) . Compared with the control group, the A375+ EC-304 group showed significantly enhanced protein expression of p-STAT3 in A375 cells ( P < 0.001) , increased cell activity ( P < 0.001) , and increased number of invasive cells (152.66 ± 16.04 vs. 86.13 ± 7.24, t= 4.43, P < 0.001) ; compared with the A375+ EC-304 group, the A375+ EC-304+ IL-6 group showed significantly increased protein expression of p-STAT3 ( P < 0.001) , enhanced cell activity ( P < 0.001) , and increased number of invasive cells (187.34 ± 14.38, t= 2.17, P < 0.001) ; compared with the A375+ EC-304 group, the A375+ EC-304+ JSI-124 group showed significantly decreased protein expression of p-STAT3 ( P < 0.001) , decreased cell activity ( P < 0.001) , and decreased number of invasive cells (124.92 ± 8.72, t=-1.86, P < 0.001) . Conclusion:There is a signal crosstalk of VEGF-IL-6-STAT3 between cutaneous melanoma cells and vascular endothelial cells, which may play an important role in the proliferation and invasion of A375 cells.

ay be useful for preventing or treating early inflammation in the arteria of diabetic rats.

Objective To investigate the relationship between clinical presentation and pathological characteristics in HBeAg negative chronic hepatitis B(CHB) patients with steatosis, and to find out the predictors of hepatic inflammation and fibrosis. Methods HgeAg negative CHB patients with (n=56) or without (n=60) steatosis confirmed clinically and pathologically were enrolled in the study. All patients were examined for fasting blood glucose(FBG), fasting insulin (FINS), triglyceride (TG), cholesterol (TC), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyhransferase (GGT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) albumin (Alb), globulin(Glb), homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), HBV-DNA and body mass index(BMI). The association of above parameters with hepatic inflammation, fibrosis and fatty deposition were analyzed statistically. Results It was demonstrated that BMI, FBG, FINS, TG, TC, GGT, ALP , Glb and HOMA-IR were significantly higher in HBeAg negative CHB patients with steatosis than those without steatosis (P<0.05). Whereas the levels of HBV-DNA, Alb, ALT and AST were significantly lower in HBeAg negative CHB patients with steatosis compared with those without steatosis (P<0.05). The hepatic inflammation and fibrosis were aggravated in patients with steatosis. It was implicated that BMI,FBG, FINS, TG, TC, GGT and HOMA-IR(all P values 0.05) were significant predictors for hepatic steatosis, while ALT, AST, Glb and HBV-DNA(all P values <0.05) were significant predictors for hepatic inflammation. And the predictors for hepatic fibrosis were ALT, AST, Alb, Glb and HBV-DNA(all P values <0.05). Conclusions Hepatic steatosis is common in HBeAg negative CHB patients which is positively associated with parameters including BMI, FBG, FINS, TG, TC, GGT, ALP and HOMA-IR. Besides steatosis, the hepatic inflammation and fibrosis are also aggravated in these patients.

Objective To systematically review the evidence for the effect of vitamin D supplementation on insulin resistance and blood glucose in people who are obese or people with abnormal glucose metabolism. Methods We searched databases including Pubmed, Elsevier, Web of Science, and WANFANG Database etc. for randomized controlled trials comparing vitamin D or analogues with placebo. We extracted data on insulin resistance and blood glucose, including homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance( HOMA-IR), fasting blood glucose, HbA1C (% ). A1l data were analyzed using Review Manager 5. 0. Results Nine studies involving 867 participants were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that: ( 1 ) For people who are obese and with abnormal glucose metabolism, meta-analysis showed a small improvement in HOMA-IR(SMD -0. 34,95% CI -0. 61 to -0. 06, P<0. 05) and a small effect on fasting glucose (SMD -0. 41 mmol/ L, 95% CI -0. 68 to -0. 15, P<0. 05),while such effects were not seen in people who are obese but with normal blood glucose. (2) No serious adverse events were associated with the administration of vitamin D. Conclusion vitamin D supplementation may be benefit for improving insulin resistance and fasting blood glucose in people who are obese and with abnormal glucose metabolism, but has no effect on obese people with normal blood glucose.

Objective To study the chemincal theraputic effect and value of pancreatic carcinoma by regional arterial infusion and catheter mantained.Methods The catheterization using Selolinger by transfemoral artery puncture were performed in fifteen patients.The ends of catheters were inserted into coeliac trunk.The segments of catheters out of body were circled and fixed above inguinal ligment.After operation,the chemotherapy transcatheters were performed with ADF projects.Results Of 15 cases,jaundice was disappeared in 8 cases,slight ened in 4 cases,the total effective rate was 80%(12/15).Abdominal pain was disappeared in 9 cases and slight ened in 6 cases Appetite and weight of patients were improved and increased in 12 cases.The 1,2 and 3 year survival rates were 60%(9/15),33.3%(5/15),20%(3/15).Conclusion The chemotherapy by the regional arterial infusion is superior to traditonal venous chemotherapy for pancreatic carcinoma.

Objective To retrospectively analyze the clinical characteristics of acute renal failure ( ARF) induced by crush syndrome after Wenchuan earthquake,and summarize the rational and effective treatment managements of this kind of ARF. Methods The case histories of 12 patients diagnosed as ARF related to the crush syndrome in Wenchuan earthquake were pigeonholed. In order to evaluate the curative effects of the clinical features,laboratorial examination,continuous renal replacement therapy ( CRRT) and cure time were ana- lyzed. Results Anaemia,fever and lung infection were frequently happened in the patients diagnosed as ARF,and the frequency was 91. 67% ,66. 67% and 58. 33% respectively. Pleural effusion and acute respiratory distress syndrome ( ARDS) were noted in 41. 67% of the patients,and the increase of transaminase was noted as 91. 67% . Hypocalcaemia,hypoproteinemia and marked increase of creatine kinase ( CK) appeared in all patients. The patients with CK value exceeded 3 000 IU/L were received CRRT,and there was marked relativity between these 2 variables ( r =0. 845) for the treatment of ARF. Although the proportion of CRRT practiced highly in patients with oliguria,fasciotomies and amputations,there was no significant difference when compared with closed injury and non-oliguria patients ( P = 0. 522 7) . Compared with patients without infections,wound infections were obviously delayed the cure time of ARF ( P = 0. 025 5) . Conclusion As compared with ARF from other causes,ARF related to the crush syndrome has unique characteristics,and easily complicates with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Among the treatments, heteropathy and renalreplacement therapy are frequently used. Thorough debridement and infection control are beneficial to renal function recovery.